Momentum Forum Events

Momentum Forum is a marketing and networking organisation with a strong charity component. Momentum's celebrated functions provide an opportunity for corporate and social networking and introduce guest speakers from all walks of life.

Momentum Forum hosts four signature, annual events each year including:

• International Woman's Day Luncheon supporting in support of women's rights- Momentum Forum presents Most Inspiring Woman of the Year.
• JDL Men in Black Ball in support of Men's Mental Health- Momentum Forum presents Most Inspiring Man of the Year.
• Brian Gardner Pink Ribbon Ball for breast cancer research proudly supporting National Breast Cancer Foundation.
• Melbourne Cup Luncheon for Canteen.

Momentum Forum depends on the support of corporate sponsors and partners. If you would like to be part of Momentum, please contact us on momentumwf@westnet.com.au 

Founder

Barbara McNaught
Born in Poland, Barbara speaks five languages and studied Law at Warsaw University. At 21 she was ‘talent spotted’ and went on to become a successful actress appearing in 25 leading movie roles with such notable actors as  Kurt Jurgens, Jack Thompson, Malcolm MacDowell, Susun Strasberg and many others in Germany, France, South Africa and Australia.
It was in South Africa that Barbara turned her attention to fund raising, taking on the challenge of raising one million rand in one year for the National School of the Arts. Her achievement resulted in the school’s refurbishment.
After moving to Australia Barbara founded Momentum Women’s Forum Pty Ltd to create signature networking events in WA. Because of the success of the company it was later changed to Momentum Forum Events Pty Ltd to cater to the wider market. 

Barbara McNaught meets challenges with an extremely high level of energy and enthusiasm. She is resourceful and inventive, and an absolute asset to organisations and their projects. 
 
 

Momentum Forum Signature Events 

Momentum Forum Events Guest Speakers

Guest speakers at previous Momentum Forum  Events include:

• Glenn Mitchell
• Tonya McCusker
• Heath Black
• Hon Helen Morton MLC
• Professor Fiona Wood
• Patti Chong Lawyer
• The Lord Mayor of Perth,  Lisa Scaffidi
• Previous US Council General,  Robin McClellan
• WA Under Treasurer,  Tim Marney
• Ann Marie Carpenter
• Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of Australia
• Maggie Beer (senior Australian of the year 2010)
• Leader of the opposition the honourable Eric Ripper
• Dr Graham Jacobs MLA

Momentum Forum Events Major Sponsors

• Brian Gardner Motors
• Bendigo Bank
• Barrick Gold
• 92.9
• MIX94.5
• Channel 7
• The West Australian Newspapers
• Oriental Weekly
• Perth Woman Magazine

Recipient Charities

Momentum Forum Events current recipients include:

• Proudly supporting National Breast Cancer Foundation
• Men's Advisory Network 
• Canteen

Past recipient charities over the years include:

• Telethon
• UNIFEM Australia
• Cancer Council Western Australia
• CanTeen
• Beyondblue
• Lifeline WA
• The Women’s Council for Family and Domestic Violence WA

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